Members kwakatak Posted February 19, 2006 Members Share Posted February 19, 2006 Just doing some looking around with regards to acoustic pickups. I need to put something on my Tak because I'll be performing with my church's praise band. An LR Baggs' soundhole pickup was mentioned but I don't know much about them apart from what's on the website. I don't have a preamp and I see that the M1 active doesn't require one. Has anyone had any experience with this pickup model? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JasmineTea Posted February 19, 2006 Members Share Posted February 19, 2006 kwak, you do realize that's a legitamate question..? Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jackwr Posted February 19, 2006 Members Share Posted February 19, 2006 I booked marked this site from another post. I liked the M1 best of the sound hole type. Thinking of that or K&K internal. If ya get one let us know about it. http://www.dougyoungguitar.com/pickuptest.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kwakatak Posted February 19, 2006 Author Members Share Posted February 19, 2006 JT - I always hedge my bets. I'll be asking this one elsewhere too. Hopeless sap that I am, I still have hope for HC. Jack, that's a good resource though. Thanks for posting that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stophe88 Posted February 19, 2006 Members Share Posted February 19, 2006 well i just learned today that i have a baggs micro eq on my seagullthe pickup is under the bridge thoughand i'm no expert on this but i'm happy with mine so i'd say buy it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jackwr Posted February 19, 2006 Members Share Posted February 19, 2006 I always hedge my bets. I'll be asking this one elsewhere too. Hopeless sap that I am, I still have hope for HC. This forum is a bit more fun than most. It has everything. Information (some even good), contraversy, humor, even spys (zager) and the widest views of on topic around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kwakatak Posted February 19, 2006 Author Members Share Posted February 19, 2006 Originally posted by jackwr This forum is a bit more fun than most. It has everything. Information (some even good), contraversy, humor, even spys (zager) and the widest views of on topic around. Yeah, I still like this place. The trolling flared up last year but died of suddenly so that it's still at a minimum. The new "faces" are actually a bit refreshing too. There have been a few threads that have both bewildered and amused me, but in the end I did my best to keep the flamethrower stowed away. I admit I slipped from time to time and have been rightfully called on it though. I guess I just have to learn to be less full of myself. My only real and justifiable gripe would be that we really do need some general info stickies. Not only to help out newbies but to keep as a reference for those of us who have short memories and even shorter attention spans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jackwr Posted February 19, 2006 Members Share Posted February 19, 2006 Not only to help out newbies but to keep as a reference for those of us who have short memories and even shorter attention spans. I resemble those remarks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dw kleine Posted February 20, 2006 Members Share Posted February 20, 2006 I use a M-1 active in my Tacoma D-9. I think it sounds pretty good, the best sound hole, I'e ever heard, but I haven't heard them all. It takes a bit of tweaking with the magnet heights and it definitely needs some EQ effects. However, I have a K&K Pure Western in my Martin D-15 and it sounds a lot more natural sounding. I aways use my Martin when playing gigs with my folk trio. DW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kwakatak Posted February 20, 2006 Author Members Share Posted February 20, 2006 Thanks, DW - though now I'm conflicted about which to get. Probably neither; I've spend a lot in gear lately and the wife is putting her foot down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Highway_61 Posted February 21, 2006 Members Share Posted February 21, 2006 I want to revive this thread, because I am fairly certain that I am going to buy an M1, and I am confused as to which one I should get, the passive or the active.I've been to Doug Young's site (thanks for the link to that excellent site), but it's convinced me that I want an M1, but doesn't help in regard to passive active.If I get a passive, will an Xciter work as preamp if needed?Do I really need a preamp?I'll be plugging in to a Genz Benz Shenandoah, Jr. Sorry for all the questions, but you guys are the experts, so please give me some adviceThank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guit30 Posted February 21, 2006 Members Share Posted February 21, 2006 I have a Fishman NeoD that I love and am thinking about having permanently installed in my guitar, not active, I use a pedal preamp. Real acoustic soundingJim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agedhorse Posted February 21, 2006 Members Share Posted February 21, 2006 The Shenandoah JR has a suitable preamp built in. The M1 output impedance is reasonably high (but nowhere near as high as a passive piezo) and will match well with the input of the Shenadoah series. Be sure to limit the cable length to 20' or less to minimize noise and high frequency rolloff due to cable capacitance. Hope this helps Andy FieldProduct Development EngineerGenz Benz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Highway_61 Posted February 21, 2006 Members Share Posted February 21, 2006 Originally posted by agedhorse The Shenandoah JR has a suitable preamp built in.The M1 output impedance is reasonably high (but nowhere near as high as a passive piezo) and will match well with the input of the Shenadoah series. Be sure to limit the cable length to 20' or less to minimize noise and high frequency rolloff due to cable capacitance.Hope this helpsAndy FieldProduct Development EngineerGenz Benz M1 Passive it is, thenMan, I couldn't do any better than that, could I? Right from the source. Thank you sincerely for your input. It is very much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agedhorse Posted February 21, 2006 Members Share Posted February 21, 2006 Originally posted by Highway_61 M1 Passive it is, thenMan, I couldn't do any better than that, could I? Right from the source. Thank you sincerely for your input. It is very much appreciated. No problem, enjoy it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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